juxtaposition
Meaning: The act of placing two or more things side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
Juxtaposition is a key concept in art, literature, film, and rhetoric. Placing contrasting elements side by side highlights their differences and creates meaning through contrast — wealth beside poverty, beauty beside decay. The word is commonly used in essays, criticism, and academic writing, and collocates with 'stark,' 'striking,' 'deliberate,' and 'effective.' The verb form 'juxtapose' is equally common.
Examples
- The photograph captured the stark juxtaposition of gleaming skyscrapers and derelict housing. 这张照片捕捉到了闪亮的摩天大楼与破败住宅之间鲜明的并置。La fotografía captó la marcada yuxtaposición de relucientes rascacielos y viviendas en ruinas.その写真は、きらびやかな高層ビルと荒廃した住宅の鮮明な対比を捉えていた。그 사진은 반짝이는 고층 빌딩과 황폐한 주택의 극명한 대비를 포착했다.
- The director used the juxtaposition of silence and explosive sound to heighten dramatic tension. 导演运用寂静与爆裂声响的并置来增强戏剧张力。El director empleó la yuxtaposición de silencio y sonido explosivo para intensificar la tensión dramática.監督は静寂と爆発的な音響の並置を用いて劇的な緊張感を高めた。감독은 정적과 폭발적인 소리의 병치를 사용하여 극적 긴장감을 높였다.
- The essay explored the juxtaposition of traditional values and modern aspirations in post-war Japan. 这篇论文探讨了战后日本传统价值观与现代抱负的并置。El ensayo exploraba la yuxtaposición de valores tradicionales y aspiraciones modernas en el Japón de posguerra.その論文は、戦後日本における伝統的価値観と近代的な志向の並置を考察した。그 논문은 전후 일본에서의 전통적 가치관과 근대적 지향의 병치를 고찰했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, literary, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French juxtaposition, from Latin juxta (next to, beside) and French position (position), from Latin positio (placing). The word appeared in English in the mid-17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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